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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.94, 104.02 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.94, 104.02 and 68.65 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.94 : 104.02 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.94/104.02 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.94x = 104.02 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.94x = 7,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140.54/75.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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